Our hearts are broken as we mourn the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, and so many others. In the United States, African Americans have historically faced, and continue to face, systemic racism and oppression, leading to disparities in...

Are you confused about what the terms “empowerment” and “self-affirmation” mean? Over time, these important terms have become muddied, so let’s clear things up. Many people believe that a person can “empower” another individual, but that’s not how it works....

The world looks very different than it did just a few months ago as a result of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. The need to limit contact by social distancing or self-quarantine has disrupted our routines, our systems, and – for many of us – our mental and...

By Arielle Cohen, Families for Depression Awareness Programs Manager Have you or your loved one ever been unhappy with something your therapist did or said? Maybe the therapist made a joke that didn’t sit right, focused on an area you didn’t want to in that session,...

If you have decided that it’s time to find your own therapist, you have taken an important first step towards balancing your wellness with supporting your loved one. Realistically, the process for finding one may not be easy. From working with insurance to physically...